Surf retreat in Hossegor

Why choose a surf retreat in Hossegor to improve your surfing

In short: 7 nights between Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton, 8 surfers maximum, 5 coached sessions with Paul, 5 video analyses, mobility with Anastasia and a villa with a private chef (breakfast and dinner). From €1,690 in a shared room, around €241 per day (lunches and travel to the spots not included).

A surf retreat in Hossegor is a full week dedicated to progress, on one of Europe's most renowned coastlines for surfing. Between Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton, the Landes coast picks up Atlantic swell all year round and offers miles of beach breaks, where the sandbanks shape different peaks depending on the conditions. For an intermediate surfer, it's the ideal training ground: waves challenging enough to push you forward, and enough choice to find a suitable spot every day.

Surfing in Hossegor is part of the town's identity. Surf schools, shapers, elite competitions: surf culture is present all year round, in a setting where the Landes pine forest runs right down to the beaches. This is the place Waved Retreats chose as home base for its surf retreat in Hossegor: a 7-day week, in a small group, built around in-water surf coaching and video analysis.

The spots: Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton

The retreat isn't limited to a single beach. Every day, the spot is chosen from three neighbouring towns, based on the swell, wind, tide and the group's level. It's one of the great strengths of surfing in the Landes: several quality options just minutes from each other.

• Hossegor: famous for the power of its beach breaks, it's the benchmark for surfing in France and a demanding playground for working on wave reading and commitment on the take-off.
• Seignosse: just north of Hossegor, a string of beaches and beach-break peaks offering other options depending on swell and wind direction.
• Capbreton: south of Hossegor, shaped by the Gouf de Capbreton, an underwater canyon that influences how the swell reaches this stretch of coast.

This variety means the coaching adapts to the actual conditions rather than following a fixed programme. Surfing in the right place at the right time means more quality waves, and therefore more chances to improve.

The Waved method: in-water surf coaching and video analysis

What sets Waved's surf retreat in Hossegor apart is a method that turns every session into training material. It rests on three complementary pillars:

• In-water coaching with Paul, a certified local surf coach who knows the spots along the coast and works with each participant on specific technical goals.
• Hugo's footage: the founder of Waved and a video director, he films every session by camera and drone. Aerial shots reveal positioning, lines and wave reading in a way no verbal debrief can.
• The evening video analysis, as a group: the day's footage is reviewed together to understand what worked, what's holding you back, and what to correct in the next session.

On top of this technical work comes mobility with Anastasia, fitness, nutrition and mindset coach, with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and certifications in sports coaching and sports nutrition. Stretching, mobility and recovery help your body handle an intensive week of surfing and stay ready for every session.

In practice, video analysis lets you work on things that are often invisible from the water: your position on the board while paddling, the timing of your take-off, where you're looking, compression before a turn, or picking the right wave at the peak. Watching your own footage, in slow motion and from several angles, makes the coach's corrections much easier to understand and apply from the very next session. It's this cycle (surf, watch yourself, correct, repeat) that makes the difference over a full week of surfing in Hossegor.

A typical week of surf coaching in Hossegor with Waved

More than a simple surf course in Hossegor, the Waved week follows a rhythm designed to help you progress without burning out. It includes 5 coached sessions and 5 video analyses, spread over 7 nights. A typical day is built around a few key moments:

• The coached surf session, at the spot chosen that day based on the conditions, with Paul in the water and Hugo on camera and drone.
• Mobility and recovery with Anastasia, to prepare your body and help it recover.
• Free time, to enjoy the beach, the villa or simply rest.
• The evening video analysis, followed by a dinner prepared by the private chef and shared with the group.

The schedule adapts to the weather and the ocean: the swell and the wind call the shots, not a programme written weeks in advance.

Villa and private chef: a setting designed for recovery

During the retreat, the group lives together in a villa for 7 nights, located depending on the dates in Seignosse, Seignosse Océan or Capbreton, close to the spots. Sharing the same home naturally creates a group dynamic: you surf together, review your waves together and have dinner together.

Breakfasts and dinners are prepared by a private chef. After a surf session, eating well is part of recovery, and having no shopping or cooking to deal with lets you focus entirely on what matters: surfing, progress and switching off.

Prices for the surf retreat in Hossegor

The surf retreat in Hossegor is available in three packages:

• €1,690 per person in a shared room;
• €1,890 per person in a private room;
• €3,590 for a couple, in a private room for two.

The price includes 7 nights in a villa, breakfasts and dinners prepared by the private chef, the 5 coached sessions, the 5 video analyses and the mobility sessions. Booking is done via a call, which you can schedule from this page, to make sure each participant's level and expectations match the retreat format.

Who is this surf retreat in France for?

The retreat is designed for intermediate surfers: those who already catch waves on their own but feel they've plateaued and want to reach the next level (reading waves better, surfing with more flow, moving on to more advanced manoeuvres). This is the level where video analysis makes the biggest difference: you have enough foundations to understand the corrections, and every session counts. For complete beginners, our sister site waved.surf offers an online surf school.

Participants often come on their own, and the small-group format makes it easy to connect from the very first evening. The couple package also lets you share the experience as a pair, with a private room.

Surf retreat or surf camp in Hossegor: what's the difference?

A surf camp in Hossegor usually offers accommodation, often in a larger group, with optional surf lessons and a vibe geared towards discovery. It's a format that can work for first-timers or for a holiday with friends. Waved's surf retreat in Hossegor has a different goal: technical progress.

Unlike a typical surf camp in France, everything is built in and designed to serve that goal: coaching from a certified local coach, camera and drone footage, video analysis every evening, mobility, villa and private chef. The group stays small so the follow-up is genuinely individual. Where a surf camp mainly sells a stay, the retreat offers a method: you leave with footage of your surfing, concrete corrections and a clear idea of what to keep working on.

Frequently asked questions about the surf retreat in Hossegor

What level do I need to join the surf retreat in Hossegor?
An intermediate level is recommended: being able to stand up and catch waves on your own. The retreat isn't an introduction to surfing, but a format to help you progress once you already have the basics.

Which spots are the sessions held at?
Sessions take place between Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton. The spot is chosen each day based on the swell, wind, tide and the group's level.

Where do we stay during the retreat?
In a villa, for 7 nights, in Seignosse, Seignosse Océan or Capbreton depending on the dates. A private chef prepares breakfasts and dinners.

How much does the surf retreat in Hossegor cost?
€1,690 in a shared room, €1,890 in a private room and €3,590 for a couple in a private room. The price includes accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, the 5 coached sessions and the 5 video analyses.

Can I come on my own?
Yes, and it's actually very common. The small group and villa life quickly create a real group dynamic.

Does Waved offer other destinations?
Yes. As well as the Landes, Waved runs a surf retreat in Nicaragua, in the north of the country, with the same coaching and video analysis method.

A surf retreat in Hossegor with Waved is a week of surfing the Landes beach breaks with a coach in the water, watching yourself surf on screen every evening and leaving with concrete progress, in a setting designed for recovery and enjoyment.

Updated on 12 October 2026.